Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-174.113.36.200-20141011071032/@comment-25430487-20150210181712

Darren takes Holly's hands into his own, wrapping around them warmly. He stiffens his lip, hiding his emotions from her.

He shook his head. "I've been working my entire life to try to make Landon proud, and do you know what I've realized? It doesn't matter. These past few weeks have taught me something... I need to be strong for me. And for what's important to me," he locked eyes with her.

He could read a rush of turbulent emotions running across Holly's face. He suddenly felt less sure of himself.

"What's wrong?" he asked, concerned. "Hey, I told you, I'll take the blame for the painting," he attempted to find the source of her turmoil.